Stay Compliant: Monitor Bank Secrecy & Financial Crime Updates
Bank secrecy and financial crime rules and related documents are issued under the Bank Secrecy Act of 1970, otherwise known as the Currency and Foreign Transactions Reporting Act. The regulations require financial institutions to assist U.S. government agencies to detect and prevent money laundering. Regulations require financial institutions to keep records and file reports of cash purchases, and to report suspicious activity that might signify money laundering, tax evasion, terrorist activity, and other criminal acts. This category also includes items that implement title III of the USA PATRIOT Act.
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Understanding and complying with federal regulations concerning bank secrecy and financial crimes is crucial for a wide range of professionals. With the Bank Secrecy Act of 1970, also known as the Currency and Foreign Transactions Reporting Act, as well as items implementing title III of the USA PATRIOT Act, financial institutions are mandated to maintain transparency and report suspicious activities.
Why Monitoring Bank Secrecy and Financial Crime Matters
These regulations are aimed at helping U.S. government agencies detect and prevent money laundering, tax evasion, fraud, and terrorism financing. Financial institutions, including banks, credit unions, and brokers, are required to:
- Keep records of cash purchases.
- Report suspicious transactions.
- Comply with rigorous reporting requirements to detect financial crimes.
Failure to comply can lead to significant penalties, both financial and reputational. Consequently, compliance officers, risk management professionals, financial institution executives, and auditors are especially vigilant about updates to these regulations. They need to monitor developments to:
- Avoid Regulatory Penalties: Ensuring adherence to the latest regulations helps prevent costly fines and preserve the organization's reputation.
- Respond to Open Comment Periods: Participating in comment periods allows organizations to influence rule changes that impact their operations.
- Mitigate Risks from Rule Changes: Staying informed about rule changes allows financial institutions to alter processes and policies proactively, reducing exposure to risks.
- Strategic Planning: Understanding regulatory trends assists in strategic planning and resource allocation.
Recent Trends in Bank Secrecy and Financial Crime Regulations
In recent years, there has been an increased emphasis on digital transactions and the potential for their misuse in money laundering activities. Furthermore, the advancement of cryptocurrency and other financial technologies poses new challenges and regulatory requirements for financial institutions. The U.S. government continues to strengthen its policies in these areas to better combat financial crimes.
Industries such as finance, insurance, and investment services are highly impacted by these regulations. Entities across these fields must closely follow regulatory updates to adapt to new compliance standards effectively.
How AI-Powered Monitoring Can Help
Given the complexity and frequency of updates related to bank secrecy and financial crimes, utilizing tools like FedMonitor can be invaluable for professionals across these industries. Here's how AI-powered monitoring can make a difference:
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FinCEN is issuing notice of a Geographic Targeting Order, requiring certain money services businesses along the southwest border of the United States to report and retain records of transactions in currency of more than $200 but not more than $10,000...
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Rule | Mar 14, 2025 |
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The OCC, as part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork and respondent burden, invites comment on a continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). In accordance with the requirements of the PRA, the...
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Notice | Feb 20, 2025 |
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FinCEN is publishing this final rule to reflect inflation adjustments to its civil monetary penalties as mandated by the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act of 1990, as amended. This rule adjusts certain maximum civil monetary penalties...
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Rule | Jan 17, 2025 |
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This document contains final regulations that provide guidance on the resolution of Federal tax controversies by the IRS Independent Office of Appeals (Appeals) under the Taxpayer First Act of 2019 (TFA). The final regulations provide that while the...
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Rule | Jan 15, 2025 |
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This document provides the interim final text of regulations governing the anti-retaliation provisions of the Anti-Money Laundering Act of 2020 (AMLA or the Act). This rule establishes procedures and timeframes for the handling of retaliation complai...
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Rule | Jan 14, 2025 |
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The Department of Justice is issuing a final rule to implement Executive Order 14117 of February 28, 2024 (Preventing Access to Americans' Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government- Related Data by Countries of Concern), by prohibitin...
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Rule | Jan 08, 2025 |
| Notice | Dec 31, 2024 | |
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Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales
This document contains final regulations regarding information reporting by brokers that regularly provide services effectuating certain digital asset sales and exchanges. The final regulations require these brokers to file information returns and fu...
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Rule | Dec 30, 2024 |
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The NCUA Board (Board) is issuing this final rule to further strengthen succession planning efforts for all consumer federally insured credit unions (FICUs). This final rule requires that a FICU board of directors establish a written succession plan...
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Rule | Dec 26, 2024 |
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is issuing a proposed rule for public comment to amend Regulation V, which implements the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The proposed rule would implement the FCRA's definitions of consumer report an...
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Proposed Rule | Dec 13, 2024 |
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FinCEN is inviting the public to nominate financial institutions, trade groups, and non-Federal regulators or law enforcement agencies for membership in the Bank Secrecy Act Advisory Group. New members will be selected for three-year membership terms...
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Notice | Dec 05, 2024 |
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The Department of the Treasury will submit the following information collection requests to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and clearance in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, on or after the date of publication...
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Notice | Dec 02, 2024 |
| Notice | Nov 21, 2024 | |
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is issuing a final rule to carry out the personal financial data rights established by the Consumer Financial Protection Act of 2010 (CFPA). The final rule requires banks, credit unions, and other finan...
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Rule | Nov 18, 2024 |
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FinCEN invites all interested parties to comment on the proposed information collection associated with the requirement to report information about certain residential real estate transfers, as required by the Anti-Money Laundering Regulations for Re...
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Notice | Nov 13, 2024 |
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The NCUA's staff draft "detailed business-type budget" is being made available for public review as required by Federal statute. The proposed resources will finance the agency's annual operations and capital projects, both of which are necessary for...
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Notice | Nov 04, 2024 |
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The Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (Board) invites comment on a proposal to extend for three years, without revision, the Recordkeeping Requirements of Regulation H and Regulation K Associated with the Procedures for Monitoring Bank...
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Notice | Oct 29, 2024 |
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The Department of Justice proposes a rule to implement Executive Order 14117 of February 28, 2024 (Preventing Access to Americans' Bulk Sensitive Personal Data and United States Government- Related Data by Countries of Concern), by prohibiting and re...
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Proposed Rule | Oct 29, 2024 |
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FinCEN is publishing this final rule to clarify an exemption under the beneficial ownership information reporting rule that FinCEN published on September 30, 2022. This rule modifies the language exempting certain public utilities from the definition...
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Rule | Oct 18, 2024 |
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FinCEN is issuing notice of an order, pursuant to the Combating Russian Money Laundering Act, as amended by the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2022, to prohibit certain transmittals of funds by any covered financial institution in...
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Rule | Oct 11, 2024 |